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UC ANR volunteer programs put trained community members at the center of research, conservation, and education. Find a program below and discover how your time and skills can make a difference.  California Naturalist Certification ProgramThe UC California Naturalist Certification Program introduces…
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Crop Protection and Pest Management and CA Strawberry Commission

May 21, 2026
By Kendra T Rose
Crop Protection and Pest Management (CPPM) Program FY 2026USDA NIFA has released the FY 2026 funding opportunity for the Crop Protection and Pest Management (CPPM) Program. This program supports integrated, multifunctional research, Extension, and education activities focused on addressing high-priority pest…
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Thrips/TSWV status in Yolo & Colusa: Article

2026 4th Report-- May 21

May 21, 2026
By Patricia A Lazicki, Neil McRoberts
Tomato planting is wrapping up, and some early-planted fields are approaching canopy closure. Mid-to late-May has been on the warm side of normal, and the estimates for upcoming thrips generations have been moved slightly forward. Generation Predicted date Gen 3 peak adults 5/24 Gen 4 egg hatch 6/1 Gen…
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What He Discovered After Large-Scale Argentine Ant Removals

May 21, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 The invasive Argentine ant (Linepithema humile), a significant pest in both agricultural and urban settings, is known for its supercolonies that render substantial harm to flora and fauna, including native arthropods, vertebrates and plants.Enter Professor David Holway of the UC San Diego Department of…
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Food Safety: Water for Irrigation and Produce Washing

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Jun 4, 2026

In this webinar, Vince Trotter (Sustainable Ag Coordinator and Ag Ombuds for UCCE Marin) will discuss the two main kinds of water on a produce farm and explore systems for maintaining food safety in both. The presentation will be followed by an opportunity for Q&A, and live Spanish interpretation will be…
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UC Small Farms Network: Article

Integrated Pest Management (IPM): A Practical Guide for Small-Scale Growers in California

May 21, 2026
By Shufang Tian, Margaret G Lloyd, James J Farrar, Hung K Doan, Aparna Gazula, Carrie Teiken
Fact Sheet • June 2026 • Download PDF (2.8 MB)What is IPM?Integrated pest management, or IPM, is a way of using multiple methods to manage pests instead of depending on one or two solutions. These methods can include choosing the right planting practices, encouraging beneficial insects, and using sprays only…
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Fresno Gardening Green: Article

Yo’Ville Community Garden champions healthy food and local resiliency

May 21, 2026
Next to a tidy neighborhood in Southwest Fresno, the non-profit organization Fresno Metro Ministry, alongside a team of dedicated volunteers, has nurtured a 7.5-acre garden and farm into a productive community hub.The Yo’Ville Community Garden and Farm boosts neighbors’ food security, guides novice gardeners…
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This week in the garden: May 22 - 28

May 21, 2026
“I try to rely less and less on controlling nature. Instead, I am learning to live with its chaos.” ~ Mas Masumoto TasksMonitor fruiting pear and apple trees for codling moth. To control powdery mildew on grapevines, apply sulfur every 14 days until fruit begins to…
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Setting the Table: A Mixer for Exploring Land Leases

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Jun 17, 2026

Join Sonoma Resource Conservation District (RCD) and Kitchen Table Advisors (KTA) for an afternoon of matchmaking!¡Traducción en español a continuación! We are setting the table for land owners, vineyard owners/managers, and local specialty crop producers to meet, chat, and explore land leasing…
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